Westminster: before the dog show

The 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show airs tonight at 8 p.m. on USA Network. There was plenty of excitement before the show at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City. Check out these photos of the dogs checking into their hotel, attending press conferences, working out, getting groomed, and dressing up for the annual pre-show fashion show.
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Going up?

A pair of Neopolitan bull mastiffs named Paparazzi and Ruben rode the elevator with their owners after checking into the hotel.
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Room key, please

Two-year-old Azlo, a Dogue de Bordeaux, waited in the lobby for his room to be ready.
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Hanging in the lobby

A miniature schnauzer named Mocha sat in a baby carriage while waiting in the lobby.
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Working out

Mac, an Australian terrier from Florida, ran on a treadmill in a doggie spa inside the Hotel Pennsylvania.
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Powder room

Dogs used the indoor bathroom at the dog spa in the basement of the hotel.
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Leslie Simis groomed her dog, Sharona, a miniature poodle, at the dog spa at the Hotel Pennsylvania.
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Drink break

An Afghan hound drank water from a glass during a press conference.
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Treeing Walker coonhounds

Treeing Walker coonhounds stood at a press conference kicking off the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Treeing Walker coonhound and Russell terrier are new breeds to the show this year.
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Russell terrier

Perla, a Russell terrier, was introduced during a press conference. Russell terriers joined Treeing Walker coonhounds as the two new breeds in the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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All dolled up

Alliyanna, a Chihuahua from Alabama, attended the New York Pet Fashion Show at the Hotel Pennsylvania.
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